Appendix - A SOLAPUR UNIVERSITY, SOLAPUR New Syllabus For B. A. Part III GEOGRAPHY Semester V & VI (w. e. f. June 2015) General Structure Theory Examination: There will be three theory papers of 50 Marks each for each semester their titles and distribution of Marks are as follows Semester V Paper No. Paper No. Paper No. VII VIII IX Resource Geography Urban Geography Development Geography - 50 Marks 50 Marks 50 Marks X XI XII Geography of Economic Activities Political Geography Applied Geography - 50 Marks 50 Marks 50 Marks Semester VI Paper No. Paper No. Paper No. Practical Examination: (Annual) Practical Examination will be of 200 Marks. The distribution of Marks will be as follows Practical Paper -I Map Work, Weather Reports and advanced techniques in Geography - 100 Marks Practical Paper -II Topographical maps, Statistical Methods and Field work 100 Marks 1 SOLAPUR UNIVERSITY, SOLAPUR New Syllabus For B. A. Part III GEOGRAPHY Semester - V Paper VII Paper Title: - Resource Geography (w. e. f. June 2015) Course No.: -ASG – 301 Total Marks: - 50 Course objectives : Development in science and technology has changed the pattern of economic activities throughout the world. The major objectives of Economic Geography are as fallows. 1. To acquaint the student with basic concepts of Economic Geography. 2. To Study the various types of Resources as the basis for various economic activities. Unit No. Name of the Topic Sub topic No. of Lectures 1.1 Meaning of Economic Geography 1. Economic Geography 1.2 Nature & Scope of Economic Geography 1.3 Branches of Economic Geography 10 1.4 Approaches to the study 2. Resources 3. Mineral Resources 2.1 Meaning & Concept of Resources 2.2 Classification of Resources 2.3 Utilization of Resources for the sustainable Economic growth 2.4 Need & nature of conservation of resources. Distribution, Production & Trade of following Minerals. 3.1 Iron – ore : U.S.A., India 3.2 Manganese- India, USSR 3.3 Bauxite - India, Russia 2 10 10 4. 5. Power Resources Distribution, Production & Trade of following Power recourses 4.1 Coal - U.S.A., India 4.2 Petroleum – India, Middle East Countries 4.3 Hydel Power - India, Japan 4.4 Non conventional energy resources – Solar & Wind energy 10 Distribution, Production & Trade of following Bio- Resources. Bio Resources 5.1 Forests 5.2 Live stocks – (Cattle, sheep) 07 References : 1. Sadhukhan S.K. - Economics Geography An appraisal of resources 2. H. Robinson (1978) - Economic Geography Madanlal and Evans 3. Hamilton I (Ed) (1992) - Resource and Industry Oxford University Press New York 4. Janaki V.A. (1985) - Economic Geography Concept Publication Co, New Delhi 5. ¯ÖÏÖ. ÖŸÖß²Ö êú.‹. - ÃÖÖ¬Ö−ÖÃÖÓ¯Ö¢Öß ³ÖæÖÖê»Ö ´ÖêÆüŸÖÖ ¯ÖÛ²»Öêú¿Ö−Ö, úÖê»ÆüÖ¯Öæ¸ü. 3 SOLAPUR UNIVERSITY, SOLAPUR New Syllabus For B. A. Part III GEOGRAPHY Semester - V Paper VIII Paper Title: -Urban Geography Course No.: - ASG – 302 Total Marks: - 50 Course objectives : 1) To familiarize the students with conceptual theoretical & empirical development in settlement studies in geography and current settlement scenario in the world & India. 2) To provide the students an idea about international & national concerns on settlement issues. Unit No. 1. Name of the Topic Urban Geography 2. Urbanization & Urban Functions 3. Site and Situation 4. Urban Morphology Sub topic 1.1. Definition of Urban Geography 1.2. Nature of Urban Geography 1.3. Scope of Urban Geography 1.4. Approaches to the study of Urban Geography. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Concept of Urbanization Factors of Urbanization Trends of Urbanization in World Functional Classification of Towns & Cities. 3.1 Site – Significance & Classification 3.2 Situation – Significance &Classification 4.1 Development of Town structure: Theories - Concentric Zone theory, The Sector theory, The Multi-Nuclei theory 4 No. of Lectures 10 10 10 10 4.2 4.3 5. Urban Problem & Urban Planning 4.4 5.1 5.2 5.3 Central Business District Residential & Manufacturing areas in the city. Rural – Urban fringe. Urban Problems Solution of Urban Problems Urban Planning: Importance of planning 07 References : 1. Carter H. (1972) - The Study of Urban Geography Edward Arnold Landon 2. Singh R.Y.(1994) - Geography of Settlement Rawal Publication, Jaipur 3. Bose A - Indias Urbanization 1974-2000 Tata Mc Craw Hill, New Delhi 4. Mayer H.M & Kohn C.F. 1967 - Reading in Urban Geography Chicago Printing Press 5. Rao V.L.S.P. - 6. Deckinson R.E. 1964 - Urbanization in India Special Dimensions Concept Publication Co., New Delhi City & Region Roulade London 7. ¯ÖÏÖ. ÖŸÖß²Ö êú.‹. नागरी - 5 ³ÖæÖÖê»Ö ´ÖêÆüŸÖÖ ¯ÖÛ²»Öêú¿Ö−Ö, úÖê»ÆüÖ¯Öæ¸ü. SOLAPUR UNIVERSITY, SOLAPUR New Syllabus For B. A. Part III GEOGRAPHY Semester V Paper No IX Paper Title: - Development of Geography (w. e. f. June 2015) Course No.: - ASG – 303 Total Marks: - 50 Course objectives : 1. To introduce the students to the Philosophical and Methodological foundation of the geography. 2. To provide information related to the major landmarks in development of geographical thought. Unit No. Name of the Topic Sub topic History of Geographical idea: brief review 1.1 Contribution of Greek & Roman 2.1 Alexandar Von Humboldt 2. Founders of Modern Geographical Thoughts 3. Dichotomy in Geography 1. 4. School of Geographical Thoughts 1.2 Ancient Indian geographical concepts No. of Lectures 10 1.3 Arab Geographical Thought 2.2 Carl Ritter 10 3.1 Physical Vs Human 3.2 General Geography Vs. Regional Geography 10 4.1 The German School of Geography : Contribution of Friedrich Ratzel 4.2 The French School of Geography : Contribution of Vidal – de-laBlache 6 10 4.3 The American School of Geography : Contribution of Ellen Semple 5. Development of Geography after World War II 5.1 The Quantitative revolution in Geography: Concept, Objectives, merits and demerits. 05 5.2 Behavioural Geography 5.3 Humanistic Geography References : 1. Harsorne Rechard (1959) - Perspective on the nature of Geography Rand Mc Nally & Co., New York 2. Dixit R.D. - Geography Thought 3. Dickinson R.E. - Makers of Modern Geography 4. Taylor Griffith - Geography of 20th Century 5. Harvey David (1980) - Explanation in Geography Edward - Arnold Landon 6. Husain Majid (1984) - Evolution of Geographical Thought Rawat Publication, Jaipur 7. ¯ÖÏÖ. ÖŸÖß²Ö êú.‹. - भूिवज्ञान िवकास 7 ´ÖêÆüŸÖÖ ¯ÖÛ²»Öêú¿Ö−Ö, úÖê»ÆüÖ¯Öæ¸ü. SOLAPUR UNIVERSITY, SOLAPUR New Syllabus For B. A. Part III GEOGRAPHY Semester - VI Paper X Paper Title : - Geography of Economic Activities (w. e. f. June 2015) Course No.: -ASG – 301 Total Marks: - 50 Course objectives : Development in science and technology has changed the pattern of economic activities throughout the world. The major objectives of Economic Geography are as fallows. 1. To acquaint the students with economic activities i.e. Agriculture, Manufacturing, Transportation economic & Trade and Tourism. 2. To acquaint the students with basic concepts of Regional Planning. Unit No. Name of the Topic Sub topic No. of Lectures Brief review of following aspects. 1.1 Factors Affecting on Agriculture 1.2 Role of Agriculture in Economic development. 1. Agriculture 1.3 Types, Characteristics and Pattern of the following agricultural practices. Subsistence Agriculture – Shifting cultivation, Intensive farming. Commercial Agriculture - Plantation, Commercial grain farming, Mixed farming & Fruit farming. 8 10 2.1 Factors of Industrial localization. 2. Manufacturing Industries 2.2 Concept of localization, centralization & decentralization of industries with Reference Weber’s Theory 2.3 Brief study of following industries in Japan & U. S. A. i. Iron & Steel Industries ii. Cotton Textile Industries 10 3.1 Significance of Transportation, Communication & Trade. 3.2 Modes of Transport i) Trance continental Rail Routes. 3. ii) Major Ocean Routes. Transportation, Communication 3.3 Trade organizations – OPEC, & Trade WTO, EEC 10 4.1 Meaning Significance & impacts of Tourism. 4. Tourism 4.2 Factors influencing on Tourism. 10 4.3 Tourism management & Planning. 4.4 Major Tourism areas in Asia 5.1 Concept of Region 5.2 Types of Region 5. Regional Planning 5.3 Concept of Regional Planning 5.4 Application of Regional Planning for Maharashtra. 9 07 References : 1. Alexanderson C. (1967) : Geography of Manufacturing, Prentice Hall, Bombay. 2. Boesch H (1964):A Geography of World Economy, S. Van Notrand Co., New York 3. Goh Chang Leong and Morgan (1977): Human and Economic Geography, OxfordUniversity Press. 4. H. Robinson ( 1978) : Economic Geography, Macdonald and Evans. 5. Hamilton I. (Ed) (1992) : Resources and Industry, Oxford University Press, New York. 6. Hartshorn T. N. and Alexandar J. W. ( 1994) : Economic Geography, Prentice Hall, New Delhi. 7. Janaki V. A. (1985) : Economic Geography, Concept publication Co. New Delhi. 8. Miller E. (1962) : Geography of Manufacturing, Prentice Hall, New York. 9. Milton D. (1993): Geography of World Tourism, Longman, London. 10. Mishra R. P. (1969): Regional Planning: Concepts, Techniques & Policies, University of Mysore. 11. Raza M. and Agrawal Y. P. (1985) : Transport Geography of India, Concept publication, New Delhi. 12. Thoms R. S. ( 1962) : The Geography of Economic Activities, McGraw Hill, NewYork. 13. White H. P. And Senior M. L. (1983): Transport Geography, Longman, London. 14. ¯ÖÏÖ. ÖŸÖß²Ö êú.‹. आिथर्क ³ÖæÖÖê»Ö ´ÖêÆüŸÖÖ ¯ÖÛ²»Öêú¿Ö−Ö, úÖê»ÆüÖ¯Öæ¸ü. SOLAPUR UNIVERSITY, SOLAPUR New Syllabus For B. A. Part III GEOGRAPHY Semester - VI -Paper No. XI Paper Title: - Political Geography (w.e.f. June 2015) Course No.: - ASG – 302 Total Marks: - 50 Course objectives : 1) To sensitize the students with the problems of population growth & environmental degradation in settlement. 2) To familiarize the students with the geographical factors which have a bearing on the political / administrative organization of space. 3) To enhance awareness of multidimensional nature of geo – political space. Unit No. Name of the Topic Sub topic No. of Lectures 1.1 Definition 1.2 Nature 1. 2. Political Geography Global Strategic views and their Relevance to contemporary world situation 1.3 Scope 10 1.4 Relation with allied branches 1.5 Approaches to the study of Political Geography 2.1 Sea Power concept of A. T. Mahan 2.2 The Heartland Theory of H. J. Mackindar 10 2.3 Rim land Theory of Spykman 3.1 Concept of State and Nation 3.2 Element of State – Location, Shape, 3. Major Concepts and Elements of State Size, Topography, Climate, Vegetation, Resources, population Communication. 11 10 4.1 Boundaries, Frontiers, Capitals and Core areas 4. Concept of boundaries and frontiers 4.2 Meaning, classification and functions of Boudries, Capital and Core areas. 10 4.3 Buffer state: meaning & examples. 5.1 Changing political map of India. 5.2 Inter – state issue of water disputes 5.3 Conflict resolutions insurgency in Geo – political issues of India 5. Border States. 07 5.4 Boundary disputes: i) India and Pakistan ii) India and China References : 1. Carter H. (1972) : The Study of Urban Geography, Edward Arnold, London 2. Singh R. Y. (1994) : Geography of Settlement, Rawat Publication, Jaipur. 3. Bose A. : India’s Urbanizatio 1974 – 2000, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi. 4. Mayer H. M. & Kohn C. F. (1967): Readings in Urban Geography, Chicago printing press. 5. Rao V.L.S. P. : Urbanization in India : Spacial Dimensions, Concept publication Co. New Delhi. 6. Deckinson R. E. (1964): City and Region, Rouledge, London. 7. Alexandar L. M. (1963): World Political Patterns, Ran McNally, Chicago. 8. Tylor Peter (1985) : Political Geography, Longman, London. 9. 10. Deshpande C. D. (1992) : India – A Regional Interpretation, Northern Book Centre, New Delhi. John R. Short (1982) : An Introduction to Political Geography, Methuen, London 11 ¯ÖÏÖ. ÖŸÖß²Ö êú.‹. 12. Sharma T. C. – Political Geography 13. Dixit R. D. – Political Geography 14. Dwiwedi – Political Geograph 12 राजकीय ³ÖæÖÖê»Ö ´ÖêÆüŸÖÖ ¯ÖÛ²»Öêú¿Ö−Ö, úÖê»ÆüÖ¯Öæ¸ü. SOLAPUR UNIVERSITY, SOLAPUR New Syllabus For B. A. Part III GEOGRAPHY Semester VI Paper XII Paper Title: Applied Geography (w. e. f. June 2015) Course No.: - ASG – 303 Total Marks: - 50 Course objectives : 1. To familiarize the students Nature & Scope of Applied Geography. 2. To understand the various issues related to physical environment, human resources and economy ect. Unit No. Name of the Topic Sub topic No. of Lectures 1.1 Definition of Applied Geography 1. 2. 3. 4. Applied Geography 1.2 Nature of Applied Geography 1.3 Scope & Content of Applied Geog. 2.1 Environmental degradation: i) soil erosion ii) Deforestation iii) Pollution : Air, Water & Noise its causes, Issues related effects to physical 2.2 Global environmental issues – Global environment : warming, ozone layers depletion & Acid Environmental rain degradation Issues related to physical environment : Environmental disaster Issues related to Human resources 10 3.1 Natural disaster- Floods, Droughts, Earth quakes & Land Slides with special reference to India. 3.2 Environmental management 10 10 4.1 Quality Vs Number 4.2 Social and Demographic issues 08 13 5.1 Modern Agriculture & Associated Problem 5. Issue related to Economy 5.2 Industrialization & Associated problem. 07 References: 1) Hartshorne, Richard (1959): Perspective on the Nature of Geography, Rand McNally & Co. New York. 2) Minshull, R. (1970) : The Changing Nature of Geography, London. 3) Dixit, R. D. : Geographical Thought 4) Dickinson, R. E. : Makers of Modern Geography. 5) Taylor Griffith: Geography of 20th Century 6) Harvey, David (1980): Explanation in Geography, Edward – Arnold, London. 7) Husain, Majid (1984): Evolution of Geographical Thought, Rawat Publication, Jaipur. 8) Johnston, R. J. & Claval, P. (Ed.) (1984): Geography Since the Second World War, Croom Helm, London. 9) Holt – Jensen, A(1980): Geography: Its History and Concept, Longman London. 10) Singh Savindar : Environmental Geography 11) Chand & Puri : Regional Geography 12) Dhameja S. K. : Environmental Studies, New Delhi. 13) Lownsburg, R. J. & Aldrich, F. T. (1979): Introduction of Geographical Methods and Techniques, Charles Marrill, Columbus. 14) ¯ÖÏÖ. ÖŸÖß²Ö êú.‹. - 14 उपयोिजत ³ÖæÖÖê»Ö ´ÖêÆüŸÖÖ ¯ÖÛ²»Öêú¿Ö−Ö, úÖê»ÆüÖ¯Öæ¸ü. SOLAPUR UNIVERSITY, SOLAPUR New Syllabus For B.A. PART III GEOGRAPHY (Special) Practical Paper I (Annual) MAP WORK, WEATHER REPORTS AND ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN GEOGRAPHY (W.E.F. June 2015) Course No.: ASG - 304 Marks :- 100 Objectives: 1 To enable the Students to use various cartographic Techniques and interpret. 2 To introduce the importance & basic principles of Remote Sensing, G.I.S & G.P.S. UNIT 1. MAP SCALE: 15 • Map Scale – Definition, Methods of expression of Scales : Statement Scale (Verbal Scale), Numerical Scale / Representative Fraction, Graphical Scale. • Conversion of Scale • Construction of Scale: (Metric System only) i) Simple UNIT 2. Graphical Scale ii) Time and Distance Scale iii) Diagonal Scale. MAP PROJECTION • 15 Definition and Classification of Projection. a) Based on method of construction b) Based on the developable surface used c) Based on the position of view point d) Based on preserved quantities e) Based on the position of tangent surface • Construction, Properties and Uses of the following Projection 15 i. Zenithal Polar Gnomonic Projection ii. Zenithal Polar Equal Area Projection iii. Simple Conical Projection with One Standard Parallel iv. Simple Conical Projection with Two Standard Parallel v. Cylindrical Equal Area Projection. vi. Mercator’s Projection. UNIT 3. STUDY OF WEATHER INSTRUMENTS AND WEATHER REPORTS 20 • Weather Instruments i ) Thermograph ii ) Barograph iii)Wet and Dry bulb Thermometer iv) Cup Anemometer v) Rain gauge vi ) Hair hygrometer • Isobaric pattern and weather associated with them: Cyclone, Anticyclone, Secondary Cyclone, Wedge, Ridge, Col. • The Study of Indian Daily Weather Reports A) Signs and Symbols used in IMD Chart B) Interpretation of Weather Reports : Summer, Rainy and Winter seasons. i) Day , Date, Time and Season ii) Air pressure iii) Wind iv) Rainfall vi) Other phenomena v) Cloud condition vii) Sea condition viii) Temperature departure from normal UNIT 4. Representation of Statistical Data by following Cartographic Techniques i. Climograph ii. Hythergraph iv. Star Diagram iii. Ergograph ( Crop Calendar) v. Traffic Flow cartogram vi) Dot Method UNIT 5. INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING • 10 Definition & Concept of Remote Sensing 16 10 • Types of Sensor and Platform • Types of Aerial Photographs • General Equipments used in Aerial Photo interpretation. i) Pocket Stereoscope ii) Mirror Stereoscope • Aerial Photo interpretation elements: Size, Shape, Shadow, Tone, Texture, Colour, Associated features. • UNIT 6. Visual interpretation of Aerial Photographs. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER, G.I.S. AND G.P.S. 20 A) Computer : Evolution of Computer, Components: Input & Out put device Construction of Line Graph, Bar Graph and Pie diagram with the help of computer. B) Geographical Information System (G.I.S.) i) Definition, Component and technical element of G.I.S. ii) Basic functions of G.I.S. iii) Application of G.I.S. in Geography. C) Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) i) Introduction, Determinants and Components of G.P.S. ii) Application of G.P.S. in Geography UNIT 7. JOURNAL & VIVA 10 17 SOLAPUR UNIVERSITY, SOLAPUR New Syllabus For B.A. PART III GEOGRAPHY (Special) Practical Paper II (Annual) Topographical Maps, Statistical Methods and Field Work (W. E. F. June 2015) Course No.: ASG - 305 Marks :- 100 Objectives: 1. To acquaint the students with the principles of surveying, its importance & utility in the geographical studies. 2. To introduce the students about importance & use of quantitative methods in the study of geography. 3. To acquaint the students with the field study of physical & cultural aspects. UNIT 1. METHODS OF REPRESENTATION OF RELIEF 15 1 Methods Representation of Relief by – Spot height, layer tint, Hatures, Form lines, Contours 2 Representation of Relief features by Contours – i) Conical Hill i) Plateau vi) Valley iii) Mountain Cliff vii) Gorge viii) Ridge iv) Sea Cliff v) Waterfall ix) Saddle 3 Representation of Slope by Contours – i) Gentle ii) Steep iii) Even iv) Uneven v) Concave vi) Convex vii) Terraced 4 Methods of expression of Slope – Gradient , Degree, Percentage & Mills UNIT 2. STUDY OF S.O.I. TOPOSHEET 1. Indexing of Toposheet 2. Signs and Symbols used in S.O.I. Toposheets. 15 3. Interpretation of S. O. I. Toposheets (Plain, Plateau & Mountain region) with respect to following points – A) Marginal information B) Physiographic information – i) Relief ii) Drainage iii) Vegetation 18 C) Cultural information – i) Land use ii) Transportation &Communication iii) Settlement UNIT 3. iv) Irrigation STATISTICAL METHODS • Measures of Central Tendency i) Mean • 15 ii) Median iii) Mode Measures of Dispersions i) Mean Deviation ii) Quartile Deviation iii) Standard Deviation • UNIT 4. Coefficient of Correlation by Carl Pearson’s method SURVEYING 15 • Definition, types of survey according to instruments used- • Preparation of plans of the given area with the following surveysA) Plane Table Survey – Object & procedure of plane table survey i) Radial Method ii) Open traverse survey by intersection method (at least three points) iii) Closed traverse survey by intersection method. B) Chain and Tape Survey - Object & procedure of Chain & Tape Survey i) Triangulation Method ii) Open traverse survey by intersection method Computation of area by Cross Staff Survey method. C) Prismatic Compass Survey i) Radial Method ii) Open traverse survey by intersection method Local attraction & correction of bearings. UNIT 5. PROJECT REPORT 15 (Report on Any One of the following Topic) 19 i) Flood affected Village ii) Problem of Village or City such as Pollution, water resources, Population, Electricity, Slum, Housing, Road, Industry, Health, Education, City traffic, Land use, Productivity, any environmental degradation or Any other problem related to local area. (Period of filed work maximum one week. Student have submit report at the time of University Examination) UNIT 6. STUDY TOUR TO IMPORTANT GEOGRAPHICAL PLACES 15 (Any where in India for a period of maximum 15 days) (Student have submit excursion tour report at the time of University Examination) UNIT 7. JOURNAL AND VIVA 10 Note: 1. Project work should be allotted in batches. Each batch should be not more than 12 students. 2. Each department should have at least 2 computers, 1 printer, 1 scanner, 10 pairs of Aerial Photographs, 10 Pocket Stereoscopes, 2 Mirror Stereoscopes and 10 Remote Sensing Images. 20 References: (For Practical Paper I & II) 1. Singh R. L. & dutt P. K. (1979): Element of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi. 2. Singh R. & Kanaujia L.R.S. (1970): Map Work & Practical Geography, Central Book Depot, Allahabad. 3. John Bygott: An Introduction to Map Work & Practical Geography 4. Mishra R. P. & Ramesh (1986): A Fundamentals of Cartography, McMillan Co., New Delhi. 5. Robinson A. H. (1995): Elements of Cartography, John wiley & Sons, U. S. A. 6. Ludar D. (1959): Aerial Photography Interpretation: Principles & Application, McGraw Hill, New York. 7. Curran Paul J. (1985): Principles of Remote Sensing, Longman, London. 8. Lillesand T. M. & Kefer R. W. (1994): Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, John Wiley & Sons, New York. 9. Dr. Kumbhar Arjun: Practical Geography, Sumeru Prakashan, Mumbai. 10. Dr. Gatade D.G. & Dr. Adavitot S.C. (2007) - Practical Geography, Aksharlane Prakashan, Solapur 21